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Hedley, Carolyn N. – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1986
The article notes principles of adult learning and lists computer software programs appropriate to the development of (1) reading, writing, and study skills; (2) career and job development; and (3) word processing and other computer skills. (DB)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Career Education, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
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Vacc, Nancy N. – Exceptional Children, 1987
Evaluation of letters written by four mildly mentally handicapped eighth grade males either by hand or by word processor indicated: longer letters and more revisions when the word processor was used; higher mean number of words written per unit time when handwritten; and no difference in holistic evaluation of letter quality. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Handwriting, Junior High Schools, Males, Mild Mental Retardation
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Cudeck, Robert; McGuire, Dennis P. – Psychometrika, 1987
Three technical word processing systems for microcomputers are reviewed. Tech/Print, a basic addition to Word Star, is easy to use and adequate for simple or low volume mathematics. Math Text is very good, but not well suited for heavy text processing. T3, the most expensive, is excellent for both standard and technical text. (JAZ)
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Keyboarding (Data Entry), Mathematics, Microcomputers
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Slatta, Richard W. And Others – History Microcomputer Review, 1987
Describes a variety of computer software. Subjects reviewed include history simulations and wordprocessing programs. Some of the eleven packages reviewed are Thog, North Utilities, HBJ Writer, Textra, Pro-cite, and Simulation Construction Kit. (BSR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Reviews, Databases
Marchand, J. M.; Preitz, C. H. – Canadian Vocational Journal, 1988
This study compared the entry-level word processing enabling skills of 419 graduates from postsecondary schools in Alberta and compared the entry-level skills these individuals were taught with the enabling skills they were using within one year of employment. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Entry Workers, Followup Studies, On the Job Training
Storm, Robert D. – Perspectives for Teachers of the Hearing Impaired, 1987
A program in a special school provides 60 deaf students (ages 9-19) with microcomputer access for three to four hours per week. The microcomputer is being used to develop student writing skills (creating, editing, refining), to publish a desktop school newsletter, and to participate in a telecommunications network. (DB)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Deafness, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers
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Dalton, David W.; Hannafin, Michael J. – Journal of Educational Research, 1987
In order to study the effects of a year-long word processing program on holistic writing skills, seventh-grade students used a word processor three times per week to complete writing assignments while the control group used pen and paper. Writing samples taken upon completion of the treatment were analyzed. Results are discussed. (Author/MT)
Descriptors: Grade 7, Junior High Schools, Revision (Written Composition), Word Processing
Neale, Amy E.; And Others – Pointer, 1987
The article considers the research basis for use of word processing with learning disabled fourth grade students, notes the special demands word processing makes on teachers and students in the initial learning stage, and suggests instructional approaches. (DB)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Intermediate Grades, Learning Disabilities, Research Utilization
Petura, Barbara B. – Currents, 1986
Until computers revolutionized the process of preparing hometown news releases, they were the most tedious job of the college news services. Word processors merge data on individual students with a basic 'shell' story. The computer can generate better, more personalized stories, process standard stories more efficiently, and distribute releases…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education, Institutional Advancement, News Media
Fortier, Sandra Jo – The Secretary, 1987
Discusses new hardware and software that can help persons with visual impairments perform secretarial duties. (CH)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Clerical Occupations, Computer Software, Computers
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Phelps, John L.; Abedor, Allan J. – Journal of Allied Health, 1986
Alternative educational applications of microcomputer technology in allied health are discussed, including word-processing software for creation and revision of syllabi, exams, and handouts; database management software for creation of large sets of bibliographic references, storage and retrieval of data on students; spreadsheet software; and…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Cost Effectiveness, Database Management Systems, Graphs
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Read, Jacqueline – Economics, 1986
Presents the results of a recent survey of microcomputer use in economics departments in United Kingdom universities and polytechnic schools. The BBC B and IBM PC were the first and second most popular machines, respectively. Eighty-five per cent of the use was secretarial with Wordstar and Wordwise being the most popular word processing packages.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Economics, Economics Education
Wolfson, Seymour J. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1986
Describes a program for training people for working with word processing and computer terminal equipment for augmented secretarial roles in the automated office. Outlines selection criteria and major program components. Discusses certification and placement, reporting placement success over a three-year period. (JM)
Descriptors: Career Education, Certification, Computer Science Education, Higher Education
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Wagoner, Kathleen P. – Office Systems Research Journal, 1983
Describes research on the psychological types of word/information processing students that seems to relate to the learning process and job satisfaction. Examines characteristics of the psychological or personality types and describes how the research results have been used in the courses and in planning future research. (CT)
Descriptors: Job Satisfaction, Learning Processes, Personality Traits, Psychological Characteristics
Roadruck, Michael D. – Science Education in Ohio, 1985
The concerns of how personal computers can be used to increase the overall effectiveness of education are addressed. Topics discussed include: availability; teacher use; word processing; calculators; class use; computer-assisted-instruction; and simulations. Thorough faculty inservice on computer enhanced education is suggested before implementing…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education
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